And this is just one of the many events The Discovery Land Company Foundation (DLCF) participates in to help the communities near Discovery Land Company properties. Children in shelters, foster care, and those in need of education, medical attention or other helpful services receive the primary support from DLCF. The foundation reaches out to new territories, members and friends to join in this mission – assisting children in need. Each donation provides direct positive results and opportunities for children. A similar event was hosted at the Silo Ridge Field Club, Discovery’s private, gated community on 800 acres near Millbrook, New York that features 245 residences, an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, and of course, Discovery’s legendary recreational programming.

Discovery Land Company CEO Michael S. Meldman says, “We make a real impact in helping a lot of people. The thing about the Foundation that I’m most proud of is how we help individual children. There are actual kids that we have watched grow up as we supported them, and now they are functioning adults who would never have had the opportunity. To me, that’s the biggest, most meaningful part of all of this, and I’m really appreciative of our friends who contribute.”

The Madison Club

Discover Land Co.

Meanwhile, The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California, offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. And it’s known for it’s quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury. But like all of Discovery’s properties, it’s never stuffy. And this tournament, that began with a tic-tac-toe chipping duel between Phil Mickelson and Justin Thomas—featuring Meldman’s face emblazoned on the middle square—is a perfect example of Discovery’s special brand of luxury.

Mickelson started the game off. He called bottom right, hit it, then called top left and hit it. Thomas missed his call, leading to Mickelson confidently calling (and nailing) the winning shot – Meldman’s face. But it’s all in good fun and for a very good causes.

“The foundation donates in the regions around Discovery properties, and we assist various needs in children and family services,” says DLCF director Christy Nichols. “We introduce great charities to our members and friends, who are incredibly generous and enjoy supporting the local community with us. The personnel at each club are outstanding in their spirit of working toward this goal and also introducing us to great charities they know in the region.”

“These children do not ask for material things to be handed to them, they ask for experiences and to be heard,” says Nichols. “Often these youth struggle with family crises and don’t have access to experiences that help them mature in positive ways. All children want to celebrate their own identity – but first they have to discover it.”

The DLCF donates to trusted charitable organizations that provide for stable and secure long-term care, parental figures, and tangible opportunities for each child to define and fulfill his or her own life pursuits. DLCF funds solutions to the many adversities experienced by abandoned, court-removed, and orphaned children. These children have been subjected to abuse, neglect, lack of educational resources, separation from siblings, and frequent moves to various homes. When they “age-out” of foster care at 18 years old, they have few, if any, options. DLCF supports children in all age groups from infancy to adulthood through a vibrant, consistent system of resources and opportunities.

The DLCF donates to trusted charitable organizations that provide for stable and secure long-term care, parental figures, and tangible opportunities for each child to define and fulfill his or her own life pursuits. DLCF funds solutions to the many adversities experienced by abandoned, court-removed, and orphaned children. These children have been subjected to abuse, neglect, lack of educational resources, separation from siblings, and frequent moves to various homes. When they “age-out” of foster care at 18 years old, they have few, if any, options. DLCF supports children in all age groups from infancy to adulthood through a vibrant, consistent system of resources and opportunities.

The DLCF announced its Life Pursuits program in 2014, dedicated to funding opportunities for youth in our communities to attend camps, participate on athletic teams, learn job skills, partake in leadership training, and have access to environmental and arts education. Life Pursuits Director Hunter Meldman has coached children in sports, provided school supplies and athletics equipment, mentored youth in summer programs, and created various opportunities for children.